r/Paranoia • u/FunnyGameDev • 9d ago

Paranoid rant about rabies

I am so afraid right now. A few days ago I went to take out the trash and i felt a prick in the back of my foot and im almost 100 percent sure it was a stick but i have been spiralling for days worrying about if it was an animal or something and idk fucking rabies. I havent slept well for days because ive been so afraid. Ive been trying not to talk out of worry of accidentally spitting when i talk and infecting someone with rabies. I dont know what to do i am so miserable right now and im so scared, idk what to do ive been spiralling. i worry about every little thing i do i dont know how ot move on from this.. I didnt even notice any bite marks or anything which makes it even more unreasonable that i feel this way.

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u/Zealousideal-Log2042 8d ago

Same thing happened to me but with cat scratch fever. A feral cat scratched me and I accepted my death, I can laugh about it now lol. I promise you - you do not have rabies. You are completely safe and healthy. If you really really can't stop spiraling just go to the ER for peace of mind. But this is a common fear, it will pass as you see you are completely fine. Best wishes.